The Ryleys Girls and Boys Preparatory School | Leading Private School In Cheshire

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Welcome to The Ryleys School

A warm welcome awaits you at The Ryleys School, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.

Set in the heart of Alderley Edge, The Ryleys is an independent preparatory school offering an exceptional education for children aged 12 months to 11 years. Our small class sizes, dedicated teachers and nurturing environment allow us to recognise each child's individual strengths, build confidence and inspire a genuine love of learning.

What makes The Ryleys truly special is the extraordinary breadth of opportunities available to every pupil. Alongside a strong academic foundation, children benefit from specialist teaching in Science, French, Music, Art and Sport, swimming lessons, outstanding facilities and over 30 extra-curricular clubs each week. These experiences encourage curiosity, develop new talents and help children discover what makes them shine.

We believe childhood should be filled with opportunity, discovery and joy. Our approach combines academic ambition with exceptional pastoral care, developing happy, confident and well-rounded children who are ready for whatever comes next.

We invite you to explore our website, discover what makes The Ryleys so special and, most importantly, come and experience it for yourself. There really is no substitute for a personal visit to see our school in action and experience the warmth of our community.

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Early years 1-4 years

Preparatory School 4-11 years

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Early years 1-4 years

Preparatory School 4-11 years

After The Ryleys 11+ Preparation

THE RYLEYS SCHOOL

Our Shared Values:

A Desire To Learn

A Desire To Learn

A Global Perspective

A Global Perspective

A Committed Team Player

A Committed Team Player

A Generosity Of Spirit

A Generosity Of Spirit

Confident and Courageous

A Quiet Confidence

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The best way to see our school is to reserve a personal tour. Each visit includes a physical tour of all parts of the school, a discussion about the syllabus taught and a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about The Ryleys School.

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1877

The Ryleys School was founded in 1877 by a Mr William Thomas Williams in the year in which Queen Victoria became the Empress of India.

1939

The Headmaster during the Second World War, Mr Woodhouse, kept the school open. Boys sheltered in the cellars as bombers returning from Manchester would jettison unused incendiary bombs on the gardens and fields around Alderley Edge.

1963

Within the school tie is a blue stripe, a nod to Harden House, a local prep school (on the Harden Park site, Alderley Edge) which merged with The Ryleys School in 1963/1964.

2010

Today, the share of boys and girls is approx 50:50, but until 2010 The Ryleys School only allowed boys. The school became Co-Ed in 2010 and has never looked back since.

2023

Thriving and growing, The Ryleys School welcomes more pupils now than in any year in its past. Accepting pupils from age 1 to 11, every year another generation of Rylesians are welcomed and another group of Alumni continue on their exciting journeys.

DEDICATED AND INSPIRING

The Ryleys School Team.

We are proud to employ a tremendous group of teachers with long length of service and exceptional results.

There are over sixty employees at The Ryleys School, too many to feature individually, but each one with dedication and a creative approach to teaching and engaging our pupils.

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Giles Puckle.

Headteacher

"At The Ryleys School, every child is known, valued and encouraged to be themselves. I am incredibly proud to lead such a talented and dedicated team, creating a happy and ambitious school where children are encouraged to be curious, grow in confidence and discover just how much they can achieve."

Sally Kirkbright.

Deputy Headteacher

"Having worked at the Ryleys for more than 30 years, I have witnessed many children flourish, achieve success and realise their dreams all while being part of the family that is The Ryleys School. I can’t imagine working anywhere else."

Jayne Renshaw.

Head of Early Years

"I really love leading the Early Years department at the Ryleys School.  It  truly is a 'home from home' environment and I am very lucky to work with a team of such passionate and dedicated people, each with only the children's best interests at heart.  I've been here for 8 years and I know this is where I will still be for many more years."

Pupils enjoy high levels of achievement and success beyond the curriculum in a range of academic, sporting and performance areas.

ISI Inspection - (2020)

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Over thirty extra-curricular clubs

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Set in eight acres of grounds

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A total of ten specialist sports pitches

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Learn in two outdoor forest school areas

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Teaching nine specialist subjects

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1877

Founded over 145 years ago

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An average of twenty pupils per class

THE RYLEYS SCHOOL WAY

We are the experts in preparing children for
senior school.

The Ryleys School prides itself on the quality of the guidance it offers parents when it comes to choosing the right senior school for your child.

We are highly successful in gaining places for children at their chosen senior school.

With the end goal being entry into the most popular senior schools, our curriculum is designed and developed so that the foundations are laid early on in our pupils’ education, with preparation becoming more rigorous as the children move through each year, culminating in focused examination preparation in Year 5 and 6.

It is a formula devised over many years to enable children to access the right school for them.

We work very closely with parents to listen to which schools they would like their children to apply for and offer informed guidance on which schools we believe your child will enjoy and excel in. 

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Destination schools:

Once your child has completed their journey with The Ryleys School they have a vast array of top schools to choose from, one that suits their emerging talents and passions.

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We nurture and encourage your child's natural ability, to promote their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development, and to help build strong foundations for their future learning, no matter their age.
 
Inspiring young minds since 1877

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